Malinov Hits Quads
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Johnny Lodden raised to 250,000 from early position before Atanas Malinov three-bet to 500,000 from the hijack with just 260,000 behind. When it got back to Lodden, he four-bet jammed and Malinov called for his remaining chips.
Atanas Malinov: 8♠8♣ 
Johnny Lodden: A♣K♣
Malinov had already won two races deep in this tournament and needed to win another here to stay alive. The flop came down 7♦8♥Q♠ to give Malinov a set and propel him into the lead. The 8♦ turn improved Malinov to quads and left Lodden drawing dead.The river was the 10♥ and Malinov had survived another all-in in this high roller.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,500,000
500,000
|
500,000 |
|
1,750,000
440,000
|
440,000 |